Motor Vehicle Offenses Usually Cost New Jersey Drivers More In The Way of Increased Insurance Costs Than The Combined Cost of An Attorney plus all Fines Paid.
Our office is adept at representing clients in all traffic matters. Even when you are clearly guilty of an offense, there are other lesser known charges that can often be appropriately utilized by an experienced attorney to ammend the charges against you to a lesser offense carrying less or even no Motor Vehicle points at all. It is also very often possible to save our client's from an otherwise mandatory loss of license with the use of such plea bargain amendments. The system is made to keep the roads safe, not to unduly punish good drivers who occasionally make an error in judgment.
Why an attorney is recommended even for small traffic fines
That is why you need an attorney that understands the system and works with prosecutors throughout the state. And if you are innocent of the charges, you always need good representation to prove it. Our office is equiped with all the tools and has built strongest relationships of trust with court prosecutors and judges throughout New Jersey so that we are able to achieve the absolute best outcome available for you.
As a service to our clients, below is a list of common motor vehicle offenses and the points and some of the other penalties associated with these offenses:
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NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 13. LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 19. DRIVER CONTROL SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER 10. POINT SYSTEM AND DRIVING DURING SUSPENSION
Current through December 17, 2001; 33 N.J. Reg. No. 24.
Any person who is convicted of any of the following offenses, including offenses committed while operating a motorized bicycle, shall be assessed points for each conviction in accordance with the following schedule:
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Section Number Offense Points
N.J.S.A. 27:23-29 Moving against traffic--New Jersey 2
Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and
Atlantic City Expressway
N.J.S.A. 27:23-29 Improper passing--New Jersey Turnpike, 4
Garden State Parkway, and Atlantic City
Expressway
N.J.S.A. 27:23-29 Unlawful use of median strip--New Jersey 2
Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and
Atlantic City Expressway
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 Unlicensed Driver No Points
(Fine up to $500, DMV Surcharge, up to 60 days jail ) Plus each conviction follows with a $100 DMV surcharge
N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.1 Driving commercial vehicle while under
suspension or prohibition of commercial
license Mandatory License Suspension
N.J.S.A. 39:3-4 Unregistered Vehicle No Points
N.J.S.A. 39:3-12 Illegal securing of drivers license
(Fine $200- $500 or 30 - 90 days Jail) Mandatory License Suspension
N.J.S.A. 39:3-17 Expired Touring Priveleges of non-resident driver
(Fine up to $500 and/or up to 60 days jail) No Points
N.J.S.A. 39:3-20 Operating constructor vehicle in excess of 3
30 mph
N.J.S.A. 39:3-29 Failure to exhibit Documents No Points
(Court appearance may be required)
N.J.S.A. 39:3-33 Fictitious license Plates No Points
(Fine up to $500 or up to 60 days jail)
N.J.S.A. 39:3-34 Applying for license while under suspension
or prohibition of driving privileges
Mandatory License Suspension
N.J.S.A. 39:3-37 Mistatement of Fact
Mandatory License Suspension
N.J.S.A. 39:3-38.1 Altered, forged or counterfeit drivers license
Mandatory License Suspension
NJSA 39:3-40 Driving while Suspended
1st Offense: ($500 fine + extra license loss & fine if suspended for DWI)
2nd Offense: ($750 fine + 10 Days JAIL + extra lossof license if < 5yrs)
3rd Offense: ($1,000 fine + 20 Days JAIL + extra loss of license if < 5yrs)
Plus each is followed with a $250 DMV surcharge
N.J.S.A. 39:3-74 Windshield must have unobstructed view No Points
N.J.S.A. 39:4-6B(2) Failure to carry motor vehicle insurance
Mandatory License Suspension
N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3 Operating motorized bicycle on a 2
restricted highway
N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3d More than one person on a motorized 2
bicycle
N.J.S.A. 39:4-35 Failure to yield to pedestrian in 2
crosswalk
N.J.S.A. 39:4-36 Failure to yield to pedestrian in 2
crosswalk; Passing a vehicle yielding to
pedestrian in crosswalk
N.J.S.A. 39:4-41 Driving through safety zone 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 Driving under the influenceo f alcohol/drugs 9
+ Mandatory License Suspension 3-7 mos.
+ Surcharges, IDRC Class, possible jail
2nd Offense + 2-90 days Jail
3rd Offense + 180 days Jail
Plus each conviction follows with a $1000 DMV surcharge for 3 years
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a Refusal to submit to chemical test
+ Mandatory License Suspension
Plus each conviction follows with a $1000 DMV surcharge for 3 years
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.40 Refusal to submit to chemical test
+ Mandatory License Suspension
Plus each conviction follows with a $1000 DMV surcharge for 3 years
N.J.S.A. 39:4-52 Racing on highway 5
and 39:5C-1
N.J.S.A. 39:4-55 Improper action or omission on grades and 2
curves
N.J.S.A. 39:4-57 Failure to observe direction of officer 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-66 Failure to stop vehicle before crossing 2
sidewalk
N.J.S.A. 39:4-66.1 Failure to yield to pedestrians or 2
vehicles while entering or leaving
highway
N.J.S.A. 39:4-66.2 Operating a motor vehicle on public or 2
private property to avoid a traffic
control signal or sign
N.J.S.A. 39:4-71 Operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-80 Failure to obey direction of officer 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-81 Failure to observe traffic signals 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-82 Failure to keep right 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-82.1 Improper operating of vehicle on divided 2
highway or divider
N.J.S.A. 39:4-83 Failure to keep right at intersection 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-84 Failure to pass right of vehicle 5
proceeding in opposite direction
N.J.S.A. 39:4-85 Improper passing on right or off roadway 4
N.J.S.A. 39:4-85.1 Wrong way on a one-way street 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-86 Improper passing in no passing zone 4
N.J.S.A. 39:4-87 Failure to yield to overtaking vehicle 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-88 Failure to observe traffic lanes 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-89 Tailgating 5
N.J.S.A. 39:4-90 Failure to yield at intersection 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-90.1 Failure to use proper entrances to limited 2
access highways
N.J.S.A. 39:4-91 Failure to yield to emergency vehicles 2
and 39:4-92
N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 Reckless driving 5
N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 Careless driving 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-97a Destruction of agricultural or 2
recreational property
N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.1 Slow speed blocking traffic 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.2 Driving in an unsafe manner (points only 4
assessed for the third or subsequent
violation(s) within a five year period)
N.J.S.A. 39:4-98 Exceeding maximum speed 1-14 mph over limit 2
and 39:4-99
Exceeding maximum speed 15-29 mph over limit 4
Exceeding maximum speed 30 mph + over limit 5
(Plus possible loss of license)
N.J.S.A. 39:4-105 Failure to stop for traffic light 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-115 Improper turn at traffic light 3
N.J.S.A. 39:4-119 Failure to stop at flashing red signal 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-122 Failure to stop for police whistle 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-123 Improper right or left turn 3
N.J.S.A. 39:4-124 Improper turn from approved turning course 3
N.J.S.A. 39:4-125 Improper "U" turn 3
N.J.S.A. 39:4-126 Failure to give proper signal 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-127 Improper backing or turning in street 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-127.1 Improper crossing of railroad grade 2
crossing
N.J.S.A. 39:4-127.2 Improper crossing of bridge 2
N.J.S.A. 39:4-128 Improper crossing of railroad grade 2
crossing by certain vehicles
N.J.S.A. 39:4-128.1 Improper passing of school bus 5
N.J.S.A. 39:4-128.4 Improper passing of a frozen dessert truck 4
N.J.S.A. 39:4-129 Leaving the scene of an accident
No personal injury: 2
Personal injury 8
High fines PLUS Mandatory License Suspension
53. N.J.S.A. 39:4-144 Failure to observe "stop" or "yield" signs 2
54. N.J.S.A. 39:5D-4 Moving violation Out-of-State 2
55. N.J.S.A. 39:6B-2 Uninsured Vehicle
1st Offense: $300-$1000 + ONE YEAR Loss of license
2nd Offense: Up to $5000 fine + 14 DAYS JAIL (Mandatory)
+ TWO YEAR Loss of license
+ 30 Days of Community Service
Plus each conviction is followed with a $250 DMV surcharge
Surcharges
If you are assigned points on your Driver License, you will have to pay point surcharges (see below) in addition to any court-imposed fines and penalties.
Point surcharges:
Point reductions issued for one year of violation or suspension-free driving, or for completion of a driver improvement school or defensive driving course are not considered in reviewing the three year record for surcharge purposes.
Additional surcharges:
All holders of New Jersey Licenses are probationary drivers for the first two years. If you are a probationary driver, you are subject to suspension of your drivng privileges if four DMV points are charged to your license or if you are convicted of two moving violations - with or without points!
Probationary driver program
When you are issued a driver license permit for the first time, you become a probationary driver. During the two-year probation period, if you are convicted of two or more moving violations with a total of four or more points, you must enroll in the Probationary Driver School Program. The attendance fee is $100. MVC will alter the current probationary driver program to meet the requirements of the new graduated driver license (GDL) as soon as the GDL program is fully implemented.
The program's purpose is to correct improper or dangerous driving practices. If you complete the program, you'll receive a three-point reduction and be placed on a one-year test period. If you fail to complete the program, or if you commit a violation during your test period, your driving privilege will be suspended.
NEWS:
01/09/06 Motor vehicle registration fees were increased $3 to pay for state trooper classes and emergency medical helicopters. State motor vehicle fees average $60.
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